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Backstage with Staging Diva for February 2012

Helping Staging Diva Graduates stay motivated through the winter season can be a challenge. November through January are always less busy times for stagers in the US and Canada— unless you’re also doing interior redesign, color consulting and holiday decorating. Get ready though because we’re heading into the best time of the year for home stagers. This [...]

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Staging Success Spotlight on Donna Dazzo

Congratulations to Staging Diva Graduate Donna Dazzo of Designed to Appeal on her appearance on HGTV’s Selling New York where she provided her staging advice for a $5.75 million townhouse. I have to admit I’d be intimidated by a client’s home with that high a price tag! The funny part is, when I saw the [...]

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You’re Invited to Join Our Monthly Home Stagers Coaching Call!

On the third Thursday of every month, I set aside about 90 minutes to speak with home stagers (both new and established) answering questions that will help them move forward in their business. Sometimes it turns into an in-depth lesson on a specific topic, like how to start a blog or what to do if [...]

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Backstage with Staging Diva in November 2011

I stepped out of my comfort zone and all things Staging Diva in October and entered an international competition for Women in Business, the first time I’ve done anything like that in 22 years as an entrepreneur. Much to my surprise, I’m a finalist in 4 Stevie Awards categories: * Best Mentor/Coach of the Year * [...]

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Staging Success Spotlight Shines on Lori Fisher and Patricia Donaldson

Congratulations to Staging Diva Graduate Lori Fischer of Rethink Home Interiors(Pennsylvania) on proving home staging works even in a slow real estate market. She says, “I staged 2 bedrooms and helped the home seller clean out and develop a design plan to finish their basement before sale. The property sold in 66 days vs. 142 [...]

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Events for Home Stagers in October 2011

Check out these events for home stagers happening this October 2011. Please note, times indicated are Eastern (NY time) so you’ll need to adjust for your own time zone. 5 Simple Secrets to a Home Staging Business: How to Make Money Doing What You Love (Free) Oct. 5 (8 PM) > Sign up here FREE [...]

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Backstage with Staging Diva in September 2011

September means back to school for the kids, but it also means uncovering new ways to accelerate your own path to success. I love this time of year because I always feel like it’s a fresh start. While I don’t miss all that homework and pressure of exams and term papers, I do consider myself [...]

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Staging Success Spotlight on Stacy Goade and Shelley Mistelbacher

Today we shine the Staging Success Spotlight on Stacy Goade and Shelley Mistelbacher. Congratulations go to Staging Diva Graduate Stacy Goade of Alaska Premier Home Staging on completing her first home staging project for a FSBO seller. His home was on the market for 60 days with one call of interest. After the initial home staging [...]

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Staging Diva Directory Welcomes Back Designed to Appeal

The Staging Diva Directory of Home Stagers welcomes back Designed to Appeal serving areas of New York and New Hampshire. Donna Dazzo is a Graduate of the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program, and she has chosen to renew her full listing on the Staging Diva Directory of Home Stagers making this her fifth [...]

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Staging Success Spotlight on Lois Ward

Today we shine the Staging Success Spotlight to one of our students. Congratulations to Staging Diva Graduate Lois Ward of London-based Goodlines, whose staging recommendations led to an immediate real estate sale and a second project from the same client. Lois (who has a Masters of Fine Art in printmaking and designs textiles in addition [...]

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